Trend Report: Sequins
We are always receptive to any and all types of glistening objects, but we tend to pay extra attention to them towards the end of the year. What with shiny wrapping paper, twinkling holiday lights, and fresh coats of shimmering snow (for some) on the ground, luster is all around us! We approve all of this atmospheric glitz and feel that it is very appropriate to incorporate some equally glittery items into your winter wardrobes. As such, we've decided it's high time to spotlight our favorite festive embellishment: sequins! To illustrate our affection for this attention-getting material, we rounded up a few excellent examples from the international style community. One look at the way these ladies work sequined dresses, pants, and hats into their already chic closets, and we're sure you'll succumb to the twinkle, too!
We'd like to start the celebrity example portion of today's razzle dazzle Trend Report with a young woman who seems to love her sequins—Zoe Kravitz. The darling dresser has worked the shiny disks into lots of looks lately, including the outfit she wore last week to the Keep a Child Alive Black Ball in New York. Kravitz was spotted wearing a black sequined dress from Rare Vintage, slouchy black Yves Saint Laurent beanie, bold retro clutch, and Dior's Miss Dior Peep Toe Pumps ($590, in silver). Her outfit reminds us that a sparkly frock is a refreshing alternative to a plain little black dress, especially during the holidays.
Other praiseworthy stylistas recently seen wearing sequins include Lindsay Lohan and soon-to-be-reality-star, Olivia Palermo. Palermo attended the Whitney Museum of Art Gala last month wearing a Bryan Reyes Embroidered Slim Skirt ($4995), Rebecca Taylor top and jacket, Lia Sophia Necklace, and YSL Tribute Sandal Platforms ($760). Lohan, on the other hand, captivated at London's Notting Hill Arts club in Topshop's Bronze Harlequin Vest (sold out, but try Topshop's Sequin Harlequin Dress, $170) and black faux fur coat.
Another shimmering style we definitely want to steal is the lustrous mini dress and oversized blazer combo Agyness Deyn displayed at a GQ/Burberry dinner in London. The fusion was equal parts sexy, fun, and relaxed—a combo Deyn pulled off perfectly. Our final celebrity muse for today is the effortlessly glamorous, Diane Kruger. Kruger showed up at an after party for Madonna's film, Filth and Wisdom, wearing a flowy, sequin-detailed dress from Chloe's fall collection paired with bright red lipstick and a classically curled hairstyle. In sum, it was a modern ode to old Hollywood and a tremendously glam outfit overall.
If you are mesmerized by these dazzling looks, then you will relish the bundle of glistening apparel currently on the market! A Daughters of the Revolution Sequin Vest
($275) and Bebe's Full Sequin Tuxedo Jacket ($219) are both very Agyness Deyn and will add a flirtatious and eccentric vibe to any outfit. However, you may be after something a little sexier, like Express' Sequin Leggings (a festive/unexpected alternative to your plain black Kova & T pairs) or Mint Jodi Arnold's Dixie Sequined Miniskirt
($275). Victoria's Secret also makes a fantastic, inexpensive
Sequin Skirt
($78) as an alternative. There are countless ways to include a little twinkle in your outfits on a daily basis, but our favorite accessories for doing this are Topshop's Sequin Beret ($32), Kate Moss for Topshop's Sequined Clutch ($80), and Oh Deer!'s
Blackberrie Pumps
($98). If you've been extra good this year, reward yourself with Herve Leger's Sequin Bandage Dress
($2800) and let your sequins shine, dear readers!—Jessica Amento
Photo of Diane Kruger, Getty Images. Photo of Olivia Palmero, Splash News. Photos of Lindsay Lohan and Agyness Deyn, WENN. Photo of Zoe Kravitz, Patrick McMullen.
We'd like to start the celebrity example portion of today's razzle dazzle Trend Report with a young woman who seems to love her sequins—Zoe Kravitz. The darling dresser has worked the shiny disks into lots of looks lately, including the outfit she wore last week to the Keep a Child Alive Black Ball in New York. Kravitz was spotted wearing a black sequined dress from Rare Vintage, slouchy black Yves Saint Laurent beanie, bold retro clutch, and Dior's Miss Dior Peep Toe Pumps ($590, in silver). Her outfit reminds us that a sparkly frock is a refreshing alternative to a plain little black dress, especially during the holidays.
Other praiseworthy stylistas recently seen wearing sequins include Lindsay Lohan and soon-to-be-reality-star, Olivia Palermo. Palermo attended the Whitney Museum of Art Gala last month wearing a Bryan Reyes Embroidered Slim Skirt ($4995), Rebecca Taylor top and jacket, Lia Sophia Necklace, and YSL Tribute Sandal Platforms ($760). Lohan, on the other hand, captivated at London's Notting Hill Arts club in Topshop's Bronze Harlequin Vest (sold out, but try Topshop's Sequin Harlequin Dress, $170) and black faux fur coat.
Another shimmering style we definitely want to steal is the lustrous mini dress and oversized blazer combo Agyness Deyn displayed at a GQ/Burberry dinner in London. The fusion was equal parts sexy, fun, and relaxed—a combo Deyn pulled off perfectly. Our final celebrity muse for today is the effortlessly glamorous, Diane Kruger. Kruger showed up at an after party for Madonna's film, Filth and Wisdom, wearing a flowy, sequin-detailed dress from Chloe's fall collection paired with bright red lipstick and a classically curled hairstyle. In sum, it was a modern ode to old Hollywood and a tremendously glam outfit overall.
If you are mesmerized by these dazzling looks, then you will relish the bundle of glistening apparel currently on the market! A Daughters of the Revolution Sequin Vest
Photo of Diane Kruger, Getty Images. Photo of Olivia Palmero, Splash News. Photos of Lindsay Lohan and Agyness Deyn, WENN. Photo of Zoe Kravitz, Patrick McMullen.
I swear my friends made fun of my tendency to over-glitter everything for years, and all of a sudden it's hot again. I'll wear em then, now, and when they're out (if). I obviously had to write about it. http://celebritymusthave.wordpress.com/2009/10/12/celebrities-sparkles-in-black-and-gold-sequins-lauren-conrad/
Posted by: Stacy A. | 2009-11-09 14:21:37
i love Agyness Deyn's outfit!
Posted by: zoe<3 | 2008-11-22 20:45:38
fashionchalet.blogspot.com ........... Sequins and the Holidays go hand-in-hand, I say! <3
Posted by: Fashion Chalet | 2008-11-22 12:51:29
i love that sequins vest top. its all sold out at topshop :(
Posted by: christina | 2008-11-22 05:32:31
LOVEEE the Brian Reyes sequin dress!! Its absolutely gorgeous- so ladylike and so wearable.
Posted by: fashionista | 2008-11-21 09:19:12
sequins dresses are great. http://fashion--now.blogspot.com
Posted by: melmo | 2008-11-21 08:58:33
I love sequin pieces as seperates! They glam up even a plain tank! I have been dying to find the perfect skirt and this Brian Reyes skirt is IT. I love it!! finally the perfect sequin piece!
Posted by: harvey | 2008-11-20 20:37:30
i'm totally loving this trend! i've been loving sequins since before the recent craze started. today i wore my sequin flats and got tons of compliments. this trend is awesome! and i love when people incorporate it into daywear as well as night time.
Posted by: carmen | 2008-11-20 20:14:49
Those sequined Ferragamo pants on the runway are bold and awesome. I must find similar ones for the holidays!
Posted by: fashi0nlover | 2008-11-20 19:56:49
1. kravitz ick 2. palermo not-so -much3. L-L wtf 4.agy deeevine 5.kruger, hmm, nice, but the makeup is always so extremely wrong, pretty dress. as for the runway, proenza has got it for me, but what the hell is that ferragamo look? it looks like my car-sales dad meets gary glitter, ugh.
Posted by: sarah | 2008-11-20 19:46:55
Brian Reyes is a talented designer. His clothes are so unique!
Posted by: Brian Reyes fan | 2008-11-20 17:26:02
I love the Brian Reyes pencil skit - AMAZING
Posted by: Barbara | 2008-11-20 16:02:00
i love the high waisted pencil sequin skirt. it's gorgeous.
Posted by: lovely | 2008-11-20 11:32:49
more great insight from WWWD! www.totsdramz.blogspot.com
Posted by: sparka | 2008-11-20 11:12:11
Love the sequin looks and Agyness Deyn should wear dresses more often - it suits her!
Posted by: Amy | 2008-11-20 10:53:56
For a more casual but fun look, Converse has new Sparkle Chucks out...soooo cute! They carry a bunch of different colors in Lady Foot Locker.
Posted by: Chris | 2008-11-20 10:09:57
always pitch perfect ORIGINAL content, WWWD ;) My Super Sweet Fashion Diary www.dafashionista.com
Posted by: Diabolina | 2008-11-20 09:45:08
I love this! I can't stay away from sequins. I think they're so much fun. I just bought a really cute, really cheap sequin dress at Forever21 that actually appears to be of decent quality. www.shinylittlethings.com
Posted by: Julie | 2008-11-20 08:46:36
I agree with Stephanie, for the first time EVER I actually like, in this case love, something Agyness is wearing, and I think she looks great. It is nice to see the sequin trend continuing, but in a more individual and less in-your-face way.
Posted by: molly | 2008-11-20 08:35:02
For once...I can see myself in what Agyness is wearing. I love her look here and it just makes me want to find a long black tuxedo blazer to pair over my sequin minis!
Posted by: stephanie | 2008-11-20 07:29:24
yay! So prtty! None of the cheesey choices of the past..all super sexy and modern.
Posted by: blinkbunny | 2008-11-20 07:08:49
Its the best thing to wear on a night on the town. http://www.cforchic.blogspot.com
Posted by: Champagne | 2008-11-20 06:59:07
Sequined dresses have been a winter trend for two years now.... But very cute choices
Posted by: Erin | 2008-11-20 06:06:06
YAY that means i can whip out my sequin dresses and wear them for winter! wooo come check out. www.cindiddy.com
Posted by: cindiddy | 2008-11-20 03:19:42